Dadpreneurs Rising with Carl Taylor

Author: Carl Taylor

This show is for entrepreneurial dads and fathers who aspire to successfully run a business while being an involved parent. Whether you're a new dadpreneur just starting out or have been juggling business and fatherhood for years, this show is for you. Balancing business and family is the ultimate personal development journey. As you rise to meet those challenges, you not only grow your own income and knowledge, but also positively inspire those around you. It's like a rising tide that lifts all boats. The skills and mindsets you build lift up both your business and your family. Im here to transform your way of thinking as a dadpreneur based on the upgrades and insights Ive gained from growing multiple businesses while raising my kids. Join me as we chronicle fellow dadpreneurs equipping themselves to take their incomes, personal growth, and positive impacts to new heights.
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Are You Building a Business or Being a Martyr?
Wednesday, 25 February, 2026

If your team is paid but you’re not, something’s broken.Offshoring staff is one of those topics that can instantly split a room. On one side, the numbers make undeniable sense. On the other, there’s guilt, loyalty, and the fear of doing the “wrong” thing.In this episode, Carl Taylor breaks down the real question most business owners are avoiding. It’s not whether offshoring is good or bad. It’s whether the way you’re running your business is actually serving you and your family.This conversation strips away the noise and looks at offshoring through a lens most people miss. Sustainability. Impact. And the quiet cost of being the martyr in your own business.Carl walks through the financial realities of offshoring, the hidden risks of overpaying for roles your business can’t yet sustain, and the long-term damage that comes from always putting everyone else first. Rather than telling you what to do, the episode gives you a clearer framework to decide what’s right for your business, your values, and your family.Offshoring isn’t a shortcut and it’s not a cop out. It’s a tool. And like any tool, it can either support the life you’re trying to build or slowly pull it apart. If you want a business that provides for your family and your future, this is a conversation worth sitting with.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER…00:00 – Why an offshoring decision isn’t a numbers conversation, but a values and sustainability one01:05 – How separating financial reality from guilt helps you make clearer decisions02:05 – What happens when paying staff comes at the expense of paying yourself02:45 – Why putting everyone else first can quietly undermine your business and family life.03:45 – Offshoring as a lever for long term stability04:40 – What global hiring can mean for families, opportunity, and loyalty06:40 – A simple filter for deciding what’s right for youFor full show notes visit: rising.showWHERE YOU CAN FIND CARL TAYLORAutomation AgencyCarlTaylor.com.auLinkedInFacebookTwitter